night shift

Example Sentences

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In 2026 the city holds the title European Capital of Culture, though culture has been working the night shift here for centuries.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Despite receiving treatment from the team's physio at half-time, Lang did not realise the cut on his elbow had been infected until he noticed swelling and increasing pain during a night shift that evening.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

With a 12‑hour night shift ahead, the work was simply more trouble than it was worth for the mother of two.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

As the recent night shift wore on, the Speed Kingz crew kept coming up empty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Hazel was tempted to say yes, but the other crew members had taken the night shift and had earned their rest.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan